Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Industry
Accounting & Finance
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Reference: NH – DSF – 8313
Who We Are
Our client is a an industry leader in the seafood processing sector. With processing assets throughout Eastern Canada, they are uniquely positioned to offer the region’s most sought-after shellfish to the global marketplace while building and creating value locally for communities and customers.
Their commitment to quality, reliability, and integrity provides a global platform to grow their offerings in emerging markets. Leveraging product development and processing expertise, this organization is on a growth trajectory that will bring the ocean’s finest resources to customers around the world.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join the finance team. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of the account’s payable operations across multiple processing facilities. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in high-volume AP environments and a proactive approach to internal stakeholder management, process improvement and system optimization.
In This Role, You Will:
Education:
Compensation & Benefits
Meridia Recruitment connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our website: www.meridiarecruitment.ca. For information on opportunities with our parent company, KBRS, visit www.kbrs.ca.
Reference: NH – DSF – 8313
Who We Are
Our client is a an industry leader in the seafood processing sector. With processing assets throughout Eastern Canada, they are uniquely positioned to offer the region’s most sought-after shellfish to the global marketplace while building and creating value locally for communities and customers.
Their commitment to quality, reliability, and integrity provides a global platform to grow their offerings in emerging markets. Leveraging product development and processing expertise, this organization is on a growth trajectory that will bring the ocean’s finest resources to customers around the world.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join the finance team. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of the account’s payable operations across multiple processing facilities. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in high-volume AP environments and a proactive approach to internal stakeholder management, process improvement and system optimization.
In This Role, You Will:
- Oversee full AP accounting cycle with high volume of transactions
- Execute weekly cheque runs and prepare comprehensive weekly AP reports
- Review and verify PO and invoice accuracy, shipping and receiving reports, proper coding, and appropriate approvals in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and internal management
- Assist in managing the AP mailbox and workflow queues
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals and reporting
- Prepare AP-related reports and assist with audits as needed
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Collaborate effectively with plant managers and team members, fostering strong working relationships through clear and professional communication
- Utilize Sage Accounting software and integrated AP automation tools to ensure timely and accurate processing
- Monitor and troubleshoot AP software performance, ensuring seamless integration and functionality
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a high-volume accounts payable setting, including working with purchase orders, invoices, and shipping and receiving confirmations
- Proven experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment is essential.
- Familiarity with Sage Accounting and AP automation tools (e.g., Quadient AP by Beanworks) is considered an asset.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Comfortable working with purchase order systems and financial reporting tools.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Group benefits plan, including health and dental coverage.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
To express interest in this opportunity, click on the Apply Now busston below. To learn more, contact Andrew Abbott at andrewabbott@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
Meridia Recruitment connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our website: www.meridiarecruitment.ca. For information on opportunities with our parent company, KBRS, visit www.kbrs.ca.
